For the entertainers that include MP3 or CD&G files in their show, I have found a site for downloading at .99 each, including the embedded lyrics.
http://www.buykaraokedownloads.com/index.php?mode=artist&gid=3

I have a software player
http://www.powerkaraoke.com/src/prod_karaokecdgcreatorpro.php

This is an economical way to build a library for your laptop. To go a step further, I just found an interesting piece of software for your Ipod type device, that loads the lyrics along with the MP3, and displays them.
http://www.powerkaraoke.com/src/prod_cdg_ipod_converter.php

Bernie

Bernie, you have mail.

Also, try www.vanbasco.com for a very good FREE karaoke and midi player. Good search engine too.

ipod is way to small to read on stage...
get a small 12" laptop.

or one of these type things...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/V...uner?sku=240189

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 05-24-2008).]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dnj:
[B]ipod is way to small to read on stage...
get a small 12" laptop.

or one of these type things...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/V...uner?sku=240189

or one of these:
http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2006-11/siemens-large-monitor.jpg


jerry

I can read it with my 1.8 in Sansa, but a 2.5 or more would be better. I was talking about gigs without my laptop. If I needed projectors or monitors, I would spend nothing and use the LT.

Bernie,

Do I have this correct?

The software allows you to take a wav or MP3 and add original lyrics or whatever lyrics you want to it. You then save the whole thing as a CD+G?

You can take any CD+G you now have and change the lyrics?

You can remove the lead vocal and save it again...minus the lead vocal?

And then you burn about a dozen of these to disc, and presto...you have a customized Karaoke disc?


Do you use this software yourself? Does it work flawlessly?

MC

I posted the wrong link to the player I was referring to. It is : http://www.powerkaraoke.com/src/prod_powercdgplayerpro.php

I am not familiar with the software you are descibing, although I can tell you that Power Karaoke has many new apps that they have added. They are very helpful in answering questions, and advise downloading the free trial before buying. I have the player, burner, creator, and just added the converter. The converter will convert any CD&G to video formats, to load into Ipods, and the like. The lyrics sync very well with the MP3 track. I have not had the need for the Karaoke Creator, so cannot comment.

My only reason for posting, was to illustrate an inexpensive way to buy CD&G tracks for laptop, and Ipods. The converter rip from a disk, or convert from a file on your hard drive($39). The player works great on a pc or laptop($39)

Bernie

Perfect example of KARAOKE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFPgHU_1EXE&feature=related

Is that a clip of Fran back in the day?

kidding.

chas

He makes a good point about getting rid of the computer and sticking to 'training' ...
t.